Psychology says that talking to yourself when you’re alone isn’t a sign you’re lonely; it’s one of the most effective ways the brain regulates emotion, rehearses decisions, and works through problems it can’t solve silently

Self-dialogue has a certain stigma. Many believe that talking to oneself means feeling lonely, isolated, or even slightly crazy; however, for many years now, psychologists have been studying self-talk as a normal aspect of human cognitive functioning. Regardless of whether it occurs through internal monologue or external conversation, self-talk seems to serve crucial psychological functions.

People use it to structure their thinking, control their emotions, make plans, and get through demanding activities. Contrary to popular belief, self-talk does not indicate any problems with a person's mental well-being but may actually be one of the most useful tools the brain has ever developed to cope with complexity.